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tremor

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛmə/

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Definition of tremor

noun

  • 1an involuntary quivering movement:a disorder that causes tremors and muscle rigidity
  • a tremble or quiver in a person’s voice.
  • a sudden feeling of fear or excitement:a tremor of unease
  • 2 (also earth tremor) a slight earthquake.

verb

[no object]
  • undergo a tremor or tremors:a muscle in my jaw tremored uncontrollably

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin tremor, from tremere 'to tremble'

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The ending of tremor is spelled -or.

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